GEORGIJ MELNIKOV

Artist & Curvator

As an artist he works in the media of ceramics, sculptures, installations, graphics and performances. He develops both metaphysical and physical environments or artifacts to tell emotional and intellectual stories. In doing so, Melnikov creates his own visual and theoretical language, which is in itself a constantly growing metaphorical vocabulary.

One of the Important Topics currently for his Artworks is the shell as a definition for the space between inside and outside, and the projection of this metaphor on current social developments. Further his personal transformation and parallel life as a curator are frequently reflected in his artistic practice.
 
As a curator, he produced exhibitions and happenings to confront and connect people, blur the boundaries between curator and producer, create space for interaction, and intensify the experience of art.

Melnikov had many Solo Exhibitions and Group Exhibitions around the world including, Austria, Italy, Germany, Russia, USA and China. In the year 2023 he participated in two Museum exhibitions in Vienna “On the road again” at the Künstlerhaus and “Über das Neue” at the Belveder 21. He works since 2019 with the established Gallery Lisi Hämmerle in Bregenz, AT, where he had his second solo show 2022.

Born 24.07.1988 Lives and works in Vienna,
graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna (2006-2013),
studied at University of Applied Arts Vienna (2013-2018)
Co-Founder and curator of Aa Collections Gallery (2012-2023)
Co-founder and artistc director KV Danubian Cultural Exchange Society (since 2014)
Co-founder and artistic director Art UnAnchored Festival (2014-2015). 
Artistic director of DREISECHSFUENF Festival (2017 -2018)
Co-Founder and Artistic Director XX Art Flanerie (2020-2022).